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We open with inquiries from Tory Member of Parliament Caroline Dinenage, who leads the committee.

She initiates by giving context to the leaked memo prepared by Michael Prescott and printed in a national newspaper.

"I do not desire the BBC slanting in any particular direction, I just want it neutral, unbiased and just," he states.

In response to a query if he considers the BBC is structurally prejudiced, he responds: "Absolutely not. To be clear, numerous aspects the BBC creates is top-tier - encompassing factual and fictional shows."

But he adds: "There remains real work that requires attention at the BBC."

A further ex-adviser BBC specialist examined by the group, Caroline Daniel, remarks she takes the British Broadcasting Corporation very seriously and that it maintains a "ongoing system and active debate" on fluid and multifaceted issues.

"Whether the BBC was willing to conduct a thorough conversation and exchange and act accordingly?" she questions. "From my perspective, affirmative, they were."